Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,750
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Army and Navy Academy
About the School
- Army & Navy Academy is a College Preparatory Boarding & Day School that prepares boys in Grades 7-12 for success in college and far beyond. For over a century, the Academy`s emphasis on responsibility, accountability, and motivation has provided a life-changing experience for young men.
- Located on a beachfront campus in the safe quaint village of Carlsbad, California, the campus is at the northern tip of San Diego County.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,750
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Army and Navy Academy ranks among the top 5 military schools (out of 12 military schools) for:
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School Overview
2026 School Data
Army and Navy Academy
Boarding School Avg.
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Year Founded
1910
1906
Campus Size
16 acres
130 acres
School Motto
Forging virtuous young men.
Student Body
Enrollment
285 students
319 students
% Students of Color
27%
27%
% International Students
30%
21%
% Students Boarding
85%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
47%
73%
Summer Program Details
# of AP Courses Offered
17
18
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Chinese Language and CultureAP Computer Science Principles
AP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & Composition
AP European HistoryAP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1AP Physics C
AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Studio ArtAP U.S. Government
AP U.S. History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$60,750
$71,500
Tuition international students
$68,250
$58,650
Summer Program Cost
$5,000
% Students on Financial Aid
27%
40%
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Apr. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
73%
64%
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
17
School Mascot
Warriors
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
21
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Anti-BullyingASB
AviationChess Club
Community Service ClubComputer Science
Critical Game TheoryGarden Club
Harvard Model CongressNational Honor Society
Peer counselingRobotics
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Arts and Music Programs:
ANA TV ProductionMarching Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Strength & ConditioningSurf Team
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of California, Los Angeles
8
United States Military Academy at West Point
7
University of California, San Diego
6
University of California, Davis
5
Penn State University
4
Rutgers University
4
University of California, Santa Barbara
4
Cornell University
2
University of California, Berkeley
2
Georgetown University
1
School Notes
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Long respected as one of the top private military schools in the United States, the Academy attracts students from all over the U.S. and abroad. As a Gurian Model School, the single-gender focus on how boys learn, engage, and become motivated sets the Academy apart.
The Academy offers a highly structured daily schedule, incorporating U.C. standard-based academics, after-school tutorial, varsity and junior varsity sports, mandatory study time, relaxation time, and healthy dining.
Interactive lessons, small class sizes, personal attention, and formal leadership training motivate each student to reach his full potential. This combination - leadership education, a college-prep curriculum, and the commitment to teaching in the ways that boys learn best - all add up to create The Warrior Experience.
Academics
- Our teachers are trained in single-gender teaching techniques. They know and understand the ways that boys learn best so that students stay engaged in the classroom.
- The student-teacher ratio is 15:1 allowing for personalized instruction and attention that few other schools can match.
- Our College Counseling Office and U.C. Standard-based curriculum prepares our students for success after high school, whether at a college/university, military service academy, or other choices.
- Electives include: Aviation, Yearbook, ESOL, Learning Strategies, Visual and Performing Arts, and much more.
- AP and Honors Courses are taught by dedicated faculty experts.
- Most of our graduates attend universities, including: University of California campuses, NYU, Cornell, Columbia, Rutgers, Johns Hopkins, Boston College, Texas A & M, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and many others. Some graduates elect to attend ROTC universities and the Academy has a strong repuation for maticulation to top military service academies.
- Alumni are leaders in business, law, medicine, government, technology, the arts and the military.
- CIF-sanctioned sports and team sport options include: football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, surfing, golf, tennis, and more.
- Physical activity is key to health and an important part of the daily schedule. Cadets participate in a team sport or physical training each day after classes end.
- Our state-of-the-art Duffield Sports Complex is one of the most impressive athletic facilities in the San Diego area.
- Our award-winning Honor Unit with Distinction JROTC program gives the Academy the privilege of nominating Cadets directly to each of the U.S. service academies, including United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
- Our curriculum emphasizes self-discipline, teamwork, responsibility, accountability, time management, and leadership training.
- Coastal North San Diego County
- Near Shops, Restaurants, and Hotels
- Rapid Transit, Trains, and Airports Nearbly
- Beachfront Campus on over 16 acres
- Historic mission-style architecture
- Master Plan in progress
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Army and Navy Academy cost?
Army and Navy Academy's tuition is approximately $60,750 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Army and Navy Academy?
The acceptance rate of Army and Navy Academy is 73%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%. Army and Navy Academy's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Army and Navy Academy offer?
Army and Navy Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Esports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Army and Navy Academy is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
Does Army and Navy Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Army and Navy Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Army and Navy Academy's ranking?
Army and Navy Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students, Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Army and Navy Academy?
The application deadline for Army and Navy Academy is Apr. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Student & Alumni Reviews
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Academics is a way of life at ANA, their small teacher to student ratios, combined with teachers who actually care make ANA a best-in-class school. "Boy Brain Science" is a new concept embraced by the. . .
The Army Navy Academy campus is a college preparatory school for boys ages 11 to 18 years of age, both Summer regular School schedules available. A small yet honorable and highly respected boarding. . .
Vast majority of students attend because they want to be there, not as a "reform school" where parents "ditch" them.
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- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,750
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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